US Bridges

Rd. D 931.0-518.9 over Linck Creek

Fair

Lyon County, Kansas · 6.9S 2.0W of Americus · Structure no. 000560931005189

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rd. D 931.0-518.9 over Linck Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rd. D 931.0-518.9 over Linck Creek in Lyon County, Kansas. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRd. D 931.0-518.9
CrossesLinck Creek
Location6.9S 2.0W of Americus
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLyon County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.40567, -96.29953
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2007)
Projected traffic80 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rd. D 931.0-518.9 over Linck Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rd. D 931.0-518.9 over Linck Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Rd. D 931.0-518.9 over Linck Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Rd. D 931.0-518.9 over Linck Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Rd. D 931.0-518.9 over Linck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.